The Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) gives students with an undergraduate major in one of our available streams the chance to complete 100 additional points of study, potentially including a research component.

You'll increase your specific knowledge and understanding, and build awareness of current developments and issues relating to your area.

A course tailored for you: Available streams include: BioSciences; Chemistry; Earth Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Physics.

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) is a 100-point course, with five available streams:

Coursework and Research
The 100 points is comprised of two components:

• a coursework component; and
• a minor thesis research project component (normally 10 000 - 12 000 words).

Coursework Only
The coursework-only option is comprised of 100 points of advanced coursework subjects.

Students have the option to complete the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) by coursework only in areas of study: BioSciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics.

At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to undertake further research or study.

You might also take your advanced discipline knowledge out into the workforce, and find a career in your chosen discipline.

In order to be considered for entry, you must have completed: An undergraduate degree with a major in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent.

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.